When it comes to photography – the world is your oyster. Photography is a great way for you to travel and experience the world, while also having the possibility to capture it exactly the way you see it. That’s why we have compiled a list of six places to travel to that will not only offer you great photo opportunities but great experiences as well.
1. Rome, Italy
Rome, the Eternal City, is such a fantastic place, and even though it is talked about a lot – it’s not overrated at all. Pretty much wherever you look, a photo opportunity awaits. It is full of grand historic architecture and cultural heritage, so not only will you definitely have fun making all the beautiful shots, but you will be able to see some of the most significant historical monuments. We assure you, no matter how many days you spend in Rome, you will always find something new around the corner.
2. Tekapo, New Zealand
New Zealand has gained a lot of popularity after the Lord of the Rings movies. Although it has much more to offer, visiting the Middle Earth is undoubtedly something that you don’t want to miss. It’s very important to plan your trip well beforehand since the islands offer so much inspiration and photo opportunities that you can easily get distracted. So, if you don’t plan well, the probability is high that you will not be able to experience everything that this place has to offer.
We highly recommend that you visit Lake Tekapo if you like to take starry nights because that entire area is a part of the dark sky reserve. That basically means that it’s protected from light pollution. So, the place to be is right on the shore of the lake, where you will find the Church of the Good Shepherd, which is a great photo opportunity of itself. And combine that with a starry night sky…well, you will see.
3. Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu is not only an architectural marvel, but it’s also such a stunning piece of artwork, which is probably why it is such an iconic travel destination as well as one of the most recognizable places. The extraordinary beauty of Machu Picchu is located above the clouds, on the top of the mountain, where high cliffs and dense forest will surround you. It truly is something you should experience as an aspiring photographer.
It should be mentioned that if you are in Peru, you should consider visiting places like Lima, Cuzco, and the Sacred Valley. Some sites are not that easily accessible, but the travel consultants at SouthAmercia.travel suggest that a well-planned tour will allow you to experience it all in just about ten days. Even though Machu Picchu is the most famous sight, there is a lot more to be seen.
4. Hallstatt, Austria
This village is probably can most easily be described as a perfect picture that pops up in your mind when you think about Austria, the Alps, a beautiful lake, and the serenity of it all. It is such a gorgeous place, and you can choose pretty much any time of the year to come to Hallstatt – you won’t be disappointed.
5. Valensole Plateau, France
The lavender fields of Southern France are a sight that just must be seen and photographed. There are dozens of lavender fields that are oriented in every way that you look, particularly near Valensole. Basically, the entire region offers amazing photo opportunities, but the best times of the day to do so are probably sunrise and sunset. This way, you will be able to capture the first and last light as it illuminates the perfectly manicured purple lavender rows.
6. Bagan, Myanmar
Bagan is a really extraordinary place, and if you have never heard of it, just try and imagine a forest in which around ten thousand temples are spanning through the area of 40 square miles. Sounds incredible, right? It gets even better since hundreds of colorful hot air balloons fly over the temples at certain dates. The best way to capture this sight is to get to an air balloon yourself and photograph the temples and other balloons as you fly over these mesmerizing ancient structures.
To wrap things up
No list would ever be able to compile all of the beauties that this world has to offer. But that’s the beauty of photography. As we have already said – the world is your oyster. Wherever you go, there will always be another place where you can go next, as well as countless photo opportunities waiting for you when you get there. So, that being said, go and find them! Finally if you are looking for a more romantic holiday check out our other blog here!